Now a German driver has idiotically upped the ante by creating a similar video in which he activates his Infiniti Q50 Hybrid's Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Control systems, creating a de facto autopilot.

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What he discovered is that, unlike the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, there's apparently no timeout feature that forces you to get your hands back on the steering wheel once you let go. In fact, you don't even need to be in the driver's seat at all:

Rest assured, what he does here is a terrible idea for reasons that don't need explaining. The video's throwaway warning to not accidentally bump the steering wheel illustrates the potential for catastrophe..

That said, what the car is able to on its own is indeed remarkable. Just leave said stunts/demos to OEMs like Hyundai, who can do it in a controlled environment without endangering other drivers.